For Which of the Following Conditions Are Persons of African

question 87

Multiple Choice

For which of the following conditions are persons of African ancestry at greater than average risk?

• A) sickle-cell disease and thalassemia
• B) sickle-cell disease
• C) thalassemia
• D) spina bifida

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, released in response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood flow.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in stress response and metabolism regulation.

Acute Stress

This is a short-term physiological response to an immediate perceived threat, challenge, or scare.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to any demand or threat, activating physiological changes to face the challenge.